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| Date: | Wednesday 26 February 2025 |
| Time: | 11:20 |
| Type: | Swissdrones SDO 50 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 53.8 km 139 degrees from Taroom Aerodrome, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During aerial survey operations under beyond visual line-of-sight, the engine failed and the pilot conducted an autorotative landing. The RPAS sustained substantial damage.
Sources:
ATSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Mar-2025 17:59 | ASN | Added |
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